Yvonne Boice Keiser

    Yvonne Boice Keiser, age 95, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
     A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 3:00-6:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.
     Yvonne was born in Alma, MI on January 13, 1931, the daughter of Arlie Eugene and Jennie L. (Hill) Boice. After her parents passed, Yvonne was raised by her foster parents, William and Frances Fuller. She graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1949. In high school, Yvonne worked as a dental assistant. Then she went on to work for the License Bureau in Alma that was located in the Western Auto Store where she also assisted. On December 30, 1949, Yvonne married William Dallas Keiser at the First United Methodist Church of St. Louis. They were married 47 years prior to Bill's passing on their 47th anniversary.
     In 1943, at the age of 12, Yvonne joined the First United Methodist Church in St. Louis, and was a member for over 80 years. She even dedicated 18 years as a devoted secretary to the church. She was involved in many other aspects of the church ministry and loved her church family. At the time of her passing she was their longest living member.
     Yvonne was also a dedicated Detroit Tigers fan, and loved her backyard animals, especially Hermie the Squirrel. One of her favorite things to do was correct the local newspapers' grammar and do the crossword puzzle every Sunday.
     She is survived her children: Karen Lewandowski, of Farwell, MI; Scott (Sheila) Keiser, of Greensboro, NC; Kenneth Keiser, of St. Louis, MI; and Matthew (Bonnie) Keiser of Lake Isabella, MI; sister Joan Mulder; grandchildren: Kim, Jodi, Andi, Stephanie, Ashley, Mason, Chase, and Richie; and great-grandchildren: Katie, Clara, Dottie, and Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents William and Frances Fuller, husband Bill, infant sister Loma Boice, seven siblings: Marian Dillard, William Boice, Lawrence "Buster" Boice, Wyoma White, Jean Lewis, Phyllis Case, and Eldora Essex.
     Memorials may be made to Dalis to the Rescue www.dalistotherescue.com. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.